Description
Creamy gluten free sweet potato casserole brings Southern comfort to holiday tables with rich marshmallow and pecan toppings. Warm spices and silky textures invite you to savor each comforting bite of this classic side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Place sweet potato cubes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot, mashing with a potato masher until creamy and free of lumps.
- Incorporate melted butter, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the mashed sweet potatoes, stirring until well combined and smooth.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Create the topping by mixing chopped pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, and gluten-free flour in a separate bowl until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping uniformly across the sweet potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle and topping set.
Notes
- Select firm, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the richest flavor and creamiest texture when mashing.
- Use a potato masher or electric mixer to achieve an ultra-smooth consistency without lumps in the sweet potato base.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting maple syrup – less for a more savory side, more for a dessert-like experience.
- Swap pecans with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg